Chill Grapevine This summer I have been looking for cherry recipes to try and Cherry Almond Couscous had been one I really wantied to try. Every time I would go to make this I’d be missing one ingredient. Yesterday, everything fell in place. This dish is super quick and easy. It is sweet from the [...]
Grilled Vegetables
August 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I brought my grilled vegetables to a dinner last weekend. It is my go to side dish especially this time of year when there are so many fresh vegetables. This is a mix and match dish. You take your favorite vegetables chop them up and throw them in a large ziplock. Then add your favorite [...]
Oat Crisps with Marscarpone Cheese and Blueberries
August 26, 2009 By 1 Comment
Plush Nightclub These oat crisps will make a great base for desserts. They are light and crisp. I paired them with Mascarpone Cheese and Blueberries but a scoop of ice cream drizzled with chocolate or caramel sauce would be great too. Post Footer automatically generated by Add Post Footer Plugin for wordpress.
Flank Steak with Balsamic Soy Glaze
August 23, 2009 By 1 Comment
Years ago I took a cooking class at the Mondavi Food and Wine Center in town. The instructor, Hugh Carpenter, made 5 amazing dishes. Each one was bursting with flavor. I had forgotten about them until I went looking for a quick and easy marinade for flank steak. I pulled out his Fast Entrees cookbook [...]
Grilled Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo
August 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
This summer my niece has made “pasta with cheese” or fettuccine alfredo, her favorite dish. Last night I decided to try a light version, inspired by a Cooking Light recipe. I used bowtie pasta and added grilled chicken and broccoli to make a healthier dish for kids. The lightened version has less butter and substitutes [...]
Dark Chocolate Ice Cream
August 14, 2009 By 2 Comments
Summer is all about light and refreshing. Ice cream is a great summer treat. I remember my father would have a bowl of ice cream every night when i was growing up. Looking through some of my cookbooks I was inspired to try Dark Chocolate Ice Cream. It was rich and delicious. My two little [...]
Oatmeal Scotchies
August 11, 2009 By 2 Comments
One night I was wanting to bake and had all of the ingredients for these cookies. I love the combination of oatmeal and butterscotch. They cook up crispy and sweet. Perfect with a cup of coffee. Post Footer automatically generated by Add Post Footer Plugin for wordpress.
Peaches and Blackberry Coffee Cake
August 10, 2009 By 1 Comment
I decided to try making a coffee cake from the Bisquick Healthy Heart. Can I tell you a secret? I grew up with a mom who used Bisquick. That was the base at our house for both biscuits and pancakes. My favorite hands down was the coffee cake. I confess that it is still on [...]
Sloppy Joe Casserole
August 6, 2009 By 2 Comments
One of my niece and nephews favorite dishes is my mom’s Sloppy Joe’s. A few weeks ago I decided to turn it into a casserole. The kids liked it and even my brother thought it was great. His compliment meant a lot because my brother was the guinea pig for my early cooking. During his [...]
